Here we are at the 1st of December. Just a few short weeks from now we will be saying goodbye to 2011. I hope it has been a good year for you as it has been overall a good year for me except for a few minor health hickups.

Considering I haven’t even had as much as the “sniffles” for the past 8 years and I am really  a lousy patient when I do get sick, I sure hope for a very healthy 2012 for my family’s sake.

But back to the subject…

For the very last time this year I have the privilege and the immense honor to highlight the…

The first of November logically always follows the spooky night of Halloween. Did you have many trick or treaters knocking at your door? It seems like every year we get less and less here in our community. Not even all of our neighbors’ children visited … or maybe I just didn’t recognize them in their Halloween costumes.

The first day (or first week) of the month is also traditionally the time when I acknowledge and say thanks to my top commentators. At least it’s been like that for the past year or so.

Wow! Another month has gone by and the calendar on the wall is starting to look pretty darn skinny. Only a few more weeks to Halloween, then Thanksgiving and we all know that between that feastful  (if that’s not a word it is now) holiday and Christmas the time only flies by even faster.

Well, for us adults anyway. For the children it may still seem endless before they will be allowed to unwrap those shiny presents underneath the Christmas tree.

But let’s not get to far ahead of ourselves … Back to September.

September used to be my favorite month of the year. It is the last month of summer with its cool mornings, and warm, sometimes even still hot afternoons. The chill in the air at night is a sure sign that autumn is on its way.  Here in Colorado September is especially beautiful as the aspen turn into a beautiful yellow color also known as “Aspen Glow.”

We Will Never Forget!

This beautiful picture of a beautiful month has forever been scarred ten years ago on September 11, 2001. A day nobody who witnessed it, either live or on television, will ever forget.

Well, as you know, I took a little break the past two weeks. While I was hoping I would be able to stay away from the online world completely and immerse myself in a good book or two …

Well, I didn’t really manage to do that.

It seems when you are involved in an online business there’s ALWAYS something to do, ALWAYS something new to learn and at my age, learning goes a little slower. Those old gray cells don’t pick things up as fast as they used to. Maybe I should buy some of those video games for seniors they advertise on TV. Maybe those would help stimulate my brain and make things easier to comprehend and remember.

The spotlight is on the top commentator award winners for the month of July. Is it just me, or is every month passing by faster than the previous one? And for some reason the closer it gets to years end the faster it goes. Hold on to your britches J

In any case, I am thrilled to have the opportunity to write this post of appreciation today as this is one of my favorite topics to write about.

Normally I highlight the top 3 commentators for the month unless there are more who earned the top commentator award. This month we have five individuals who have achieved this.

I can’t believe that half of 2011 is already gone. What happened? It seems like just yesterday that I took the decorations off of the Christmas tree and it won’t be long before the first snowflakes start to fall again here in Colorado. Is it just me, or does time go by faster as you get older? (Sigh)

But I don’t want to get sentimental, because today is a day of celebration and I would like for you all to celebrate with me.

As always at the beginning of the month I would like to highlight, congratulate and thank my Top Commentators. These are not just fellow bloggers but people I consider my friends.

Ah, what better way to start out a new month than by recognizing those who make The Enlightened Networker what it is? Highlighting my top supporters is my favorite blog post every month.

Let me start off with giving my heart-felt thank you to each and every one of you who visit my blog and take the time to leave your thoughts and add to the conversation.

I truly appreciate all of you.

Gosh, I can’t believe another month has past. Where does the time go? The first half of the year is almost over. Somebody, please stop the clock.

Well, I don’t think that’s possible. We may be able to stop the clock, but time will still move forward. So I guess, I just have to deal with it.

The good news is that it’s time for another round of applause for my top supporters and without further ado here they are…

If you are a regular visitor to “The Enlightened Networker” you know that I highlight my Top Commentators for the past month at the beginning of the new month. And this being April 1^st, oh gosh, “April Fools Day”, it’s this time again.

So without any further ado, here they are …

My friend Mavis Nong from “Attraction Marketing Online” not only is an expert in her field and a shining example for Attraction Marketing, but in my opinion, she will most likely also be the most kind and selfless person you will ever meet.

I have known Mavis for about a year now and have learned a great deal from her about blogging and marketing online. Giving must be her middle name, because she always provides great value without asking for anything in return. A true Go-Giver!

Apply the 100/0 Principle

A lot of emphasis is put on relationship building and using the law of attraction in our industry. It is said that people who know, like and trust you are more likely to buy from you or join your business.

But just how do you go about building a relationship of trust with your prospects or customers?

Well, here’s a good start….